Written by

Glenn Guilbeau
Gannett Louisiana

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton figures the best way to fix the worst defense in the NFL is by not focusing on just one area.

So the Saints chose versatile safety Kenny Vaccaro of Texas with the 15th selection of the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday night. Vaccaro (6-0, 212 pounds) played free and strong safety as well as nickel at Texas, which often used its nickel back like a linebacker. Vaccaro was short on turnovers during his career with the Longhorns as he intercepted only five passes and recovered one fumble in four seasons, but he was long on physical run support.